FDX's second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings improve year over year while revenues decline year over year.
FedEx's Q2 2025 earnings beat estimates despite lower revenues, driven by cost savings from the DRIVE program and share repurchases. The company provided less bullish FY25 guidance, expecting flat sales and adjusted EPS of $19-$20 due to competitive pricing and macro challenges. Major risks include top-line growth lack and competitive pressures, while opportunities lie in the $2.2 billion DRIVE savings and potential Freight segment spin-off.
FedEx is taking steps to streamline its operations by prioritizing its DRIVE program and separating FedEx Freight into a standalone, publicly traded company. These decisions were announced by FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam Thursday (Dec. 19) during the company's second-quarter earnings call, which saw the company's total sales of $22 billion slip 1%.
CNBC's Frank Holland reports on the latest news from FedEx.
FedEx stock (NYSE: FDX) is expected to see higher levels after it announced the spin-off of its freight business. While this move was awaited, it bodes well for the stock, unlocking shareholder value.
Shares of FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) opened the session at $294, but have pulled back from its highs slightly, last seen 4.6% higher at $288.64, fueled by a wave of significant developments during the bustling holiday shipping season.
Stifel, TD Cowen and Susquehanna analysts praise move and boost their price targets for the stock.
Bernstein analyst David Vernon discusses FedEx's latest earnings, and whether the planned spin-off of the truck freight business will set the company on the right track.
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FedEx (FDX) shares moved sharply higher in extended trading on Thursday after the shipping giant announced plans to spin off its freight business as a separate public company, overshadowing a lowered full year outlook.
Loop Capital upgraded FedEx to Buy from Hold with a price target of $365, up from $288.